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Early works start on $700m Singleton bypass

Tenders for the design and construct contract are expected to be awarded in mid-2023.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 19, 2023

Qantas flight from Sydney to Fiji forced to turn back after ‘potential mechanical issue’

Incident comes a day after separate Qantas flight issued a mayday call due to an engine failure while en route to Australia

The Guardian - AU · Jan 19, 2023

Lady Musgrave Island upgrades add comfort to Great Barrier Reef attraction

A humble island on the Southern Great Barrier Reef that's renowned for its lack of development has undergone one of its biggest makeovers.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2023

Long way around: Australian man’s epic 5,000km detour to get his car back home

After the way home was cut off by floods, Chris English set off on an alternative route further than driving from Madrid to Moscow

The Guardian - AU · Jan 19, 2023

Cruise ships unable to dock in Burnie, Tasmania, due to weather and scheduling changes

Of the 35 cruise ships due to dock in Burnie this season, five have already been unable to make the stop, and it means local tourism operators and businesses are missing out.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2023

Second Qantas scare as flight turned back with ‘potential mechanical issue’

A second Qantas plane has been struck by a potential mechanical problem, with a flight bound for Fiji forced to return to Sydney on Thursday.

The New Daily · Jan 19, 2023

Qantas QF144 engine failure uncommon and 'quite serious', according to air experts

An experienced Qantas pilot says he's aware of "maybe three" engine failures in 15 years, which consists of "millions" of flying hours.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2023

WestConnex nears completion with new 7.5km tunnel opening tomorrow under Sydney's inner west

Two of Sydney's major motorways have been linked, and, from tomorrow, drivers will be able to access 7.5 kilometres of new tunnels as the massive WestConnex project nears completion.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2023

Qantas flight to Fiji turns back to Sydney after 'potential mechanical issue'

Qantas says a flight was forced to return to Sydney "as a precaution" this morning after pilots received a warning about a "potential mechanical issue".

ABC News · Jan 19, 2023

Launceston's Boag's Brewery stops tours and closes visitors centre, putting 13 jobs on the line

Brewery operators say the impact of COVID-19 and declining beer consumption is forcing them to close the visitors centre and stop tours at the end of the month.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2023